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This lecture covers Sybil attacks and defenses in permissionless consensus systems, focusing on fake identities, virtual nodes, social bots, sockpuppets, astroturfing, fake reviews, and ballot stuffing. The instructor also discusses defenses such as strong identity verification, biometrics, and the need for privacy.